ARISE High School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
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Meeting ID: 996 800 1809
Directors Present
A. Gomez (remote), D. Bryson (remote), D. Meister (remote), G. Netter (remote), J. Obbard (remote), M. Arechiga (remote), R. Garcia
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
R. Garcia
Guests Present
Bryce Fleming
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Obbard called a meeting of the board of directors of ARISE High School to order on Tuesday Dec 7, 2021 at 6:05 PM.
II. Consent Calendar
A.
Approval of Board Findings Relating to Teleconference Meetings During State of Emergency
G. Netter made a motion to Approve.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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G. Netter |
Aye
|
A. Gomez |
Aye
|
R. Garcia |
Absent
|
D. Bryson |
Aye
|
D. Meister |
Aye
|
J. Obbard |
Aye
|
M. Arechiga |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Minutes (Board Retreat and 10/13)
G. Netter made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-19-21.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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R. Garcia |
Absent
|
D. Meister |
Aye
|
G. Netter |
Aye
|
M. Arechiga |
Aye
|
A. Gomez |
Aye
|
D. Bryson |
Aye
|
J. Obbard |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Check Register
G. Netter made a motion to Approve.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. Obbard |
Aye
|
A. Gomez |
Aye
|
D. Meister |
Aye
|
R. Garcia |
Absent
|
M. Arechiga |
Aye
|
D. Bryson |
Aye
|
G. Netter |
Aye
|
III. Governance Committee Update
A.
Board Recruitment Plan
Ana Gomez presented to the board on the current board roster and structure, vision and areas of growth for the board and proposed timeline and next steps regarding board recruitment.
R. Garcia arrived.
IV. Finance Update
A.
Finance Approvals
Bryce Fleming provided an update on the increased 2021-22 forecast and cashflow projection for the rest of the year. In addition, provided an overview of the 1st Interim report and the three year projections and a recap of the 2020-21 Audit.
D. Bryson made a motion to Approve the 1st Interim Report.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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R. Garcia |
Aye
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D. Meister |
Aye
|
J. Obbard |
Aye
|
D. Bryson |
Aye
|
G. Netter |
Aye
|
A. Gomez |
Aye
|
M. Arechiga |
Aye
|
D. Bryson made a motion to Approve 2020-21 Audit.
D. Meister seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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D. Meister |
Aye
|
D. Bryson |
Aye
|
R. Garcia |
Aye
|
M. Arechiga |
Aye
|
J. Obbard |
Aye
|
G. Netter |
Aye
|
A. Gomez |
Aye
|
D. Bryson made a motion to Approve Educator Effectives Grant Plan.
R. Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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G. Netter |
Aye
|
D. Bryson |
Aye
|
A. Gomez |
Aye
|
M. Arechiga |
Aye
|
J. Obbard |
Aye
|
R. Garcia |
Aye
|
D. Meister |
Aye
|
V. Academic Excellence Committee Update
A.
Academic Excellence Committee Update
Gabriela Netter presented to the board on the work of the academic committee including work to gain clarity around the charge of the committee, norms, board on track assessment review, current goals and next steps around alignment and proactivity.
VI. Head of School Update
A.
Head of School Update
Karla Gandiaga provided an update on the Empowering Warrior Intellectuals Reset including the goals and work that has been done with all teams to identify what is working and what could be improved. Also, provided an update on the 2021-2022 investments and the budget priorities for the 2022-2023 budget.
VII. Discussion Items
A.
Board Meeting Calendar and Retreat
Julie Obbard provided an overview of changes to the board meeting calendar.
R. Garcia made a motion to Approve updated board calendar.
A. Gomez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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D. Bryson |
Aye
|
J. Obbard |
Aye
|
G. Netter |
Aye
|
R. Garcia |
Aye
|
A. Gomez |
Aye
|
M. Arechiga |
Aye
|
D. Meister |
Aye
|
VIII. Closed Session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957) for Karla Gandiaga
A.
Closed Session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957) for Karla Gandiaga
Board goes into closed session at 7:26pm
IX. Report out of Closed Session on Any Action Taken
A.
Report out of Closed Session on Any Action Taken
No action taken in closed session.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Obbard